Following discussions during International Women in Engineering Day, this peer-to-peer event brings together manufacturers to explore the policies, practices and cultural changes that help create more inclusive workplaces within traditionally male-dominated sectors.

Featuring short presentations from a large manufacturer (Faltec), a medium-sized business (Dyer Engineering) and an SME (tbc), speakers will share their experiences of implementing initiatives designed to improve equality, attract and retain diverse talent, and support career progression for women in engineering and manufacturing roles.

Presentations will cover:

• Policies that have delivered meaningful results
• Practical measures to support recruitment, retention and progression
• Creating inclusive workplace cultures
• Challenges and barriers to implementation
• Lessons learned and what organisations would do differently
• Balancing ambition with the realities of business size and resources

The presentations will be followed by an interactive roundtable discussion, providing attendees with the opportunity to share experiences, benchmark approaches and identify practical actions that can be implemented within their own organisations.

This is a candid, peer-led discussion focused on what works in practice, enabling manufacturers of all sizes to learn from one another and contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable future workforce.

Designed for female engineers, HR leaders, people managers, operational leaders, business owners, engineering & manufacturing students and anyone involved or wanting to be involved in shaping workplace culture within engineering and manufacturing.